Gatherings at Indian Lake will be a development of 54 condominium flats in two four-story buildings. Home buyers must be 55 years old or older. The community is located off Saundersville Road.

The community is about a half mile from The Streets of Indian Lake shopping center and about two miles from TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and Cornerstone Primary Healthcare.

The one-level condos will appeal to home buyers looking for the convenience of a lock-and-leave lifestyle, said Geoff Hart, Beazer Homes Division President.

“The floor plan is like a ranch house, but you don’t have the exterior maintenance,” which is taken care of by the homeowners association. “When taking a trip, you lock the door and head out. You can go on a trip for a month and come back and your home is in great shape,” he said.

Residences will range from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Condos will have two bedrooms and two baths as well as offices. Prices will be in the $300,000s. Features include access-controlled buildings with an elevator, private garages and covered balconies.

Residences will range from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet and will have two bedrooms and two baths as well as offices.(Photo11: Courtesy of Beazer Homes)

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Nov. 1. Sales should begin by next summer. Interest in Gatherings at Indian Lake has been strong, and potential buyers can join a VIP list, said Hart.

Hendersonville is growing rapidly and needs “diversity in rooftops,” including housing for independent senior living. In 2017 the city’s population was estimated to be 59,082 and in four years is projected to be 64,499, said Kathleen Hawkins, president and CEO of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce.

“The median age in Hendersonville is 40.2 and families are not living with their parents as much as they have in previous decades, so the rise in independent or senior living is a must to accommodate retirees relocating to our community. Add that you can get to 76 percent of the U.S. population within a day’s drive of Hendersonville, it makes our city by the lake a great place to retire,” she said.

Gatherings at Indian Lake is expected to appeal to retirees and downsizers. Home buyers must be 55 years old or older.(Photo11: Courtesy of Beazer Homes)

Gatherings at Indian Lake also appeals to downsizers moving from other neighborhoods in Sumner County, said Hart.

“There’s a large population wanting to stay and live in Hendersonville. They don’t want a home anymore but don’t want to go to an apartment,” he said.

Hendersonville is home to a number of communities for seniors “due to the amount of retirees settling in middle of Tennessee as well as the amount of individuals downsizing from larger lots to smaller, lower-maintenance properties,” said Hawkins.

With its “perfect blend” of rural and suburban living minutes from Nashville, Sumner County is an attractive place for retirees, said Ramay Winchester, who leads the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s Retire Tennessee program. The organization promotes locations in Tennessee as retirement destinations. Sumner County is a member.

“If you prefer a quieter lifestyle and the charm of small town living, (Sumner County) might be what you’re looking for. Whatever your preference, you can find it in Sumner County, which is rich in history, beauty and musical heritage,” said Winchester.